Baby Lipscomb - 7 weeks 1 day

We had our second doctor appt. and ultrasound today. Baby Lipscomb is looking very healthy. Everything is developing right on target. We were able to see the brain, the spinal column, and very recently formed arms and legs (which are more like little paddles at this point). The heart was beating at a very healthy 170 bpm and the length was right on target at a half an inch. So our baby is about the size of a blueberry right now. :) Brian and I both found it to be a very exciting experience. There was some bleeding at the end of the ultrasound which is a first during this pregnancy. But, the dr. assured us that it wasn't due to any miscarriage risk. That basically we are homefree at this point (only a 4% chance of a miscarriage occuring at this point). She thinks that my cervix is just sensitive and so when the ultrasound wand touched it it irritated it. Apparently it is quite a common thing. Still a little freaky, but glad she is confident and it was really nice to have Brian with me so I didn't freak out.

Brian treated the baby and I to Olive Garden for lunch and then we bought some baby blankets and burp cloths at Carters. :) I have been told to keep my activity limited for the next two weeks though and not to lift anything heavy for the time being...my doctor likes to be cautious which I appreciate. Next appointment is August 19th. So, we'll see how little baby is doing then. :) I'm off to go and be lazy...doctor's orders ya know. ;)